OBITUARIES
Cory Sande
May 31, 2023
Cory Sande age 52 of Reedsburg, WI (formerly of Decorah), passed away on Wednesday, May 31, 2023, at his home unexpectedly due to a recent health issue. A private memorial service for immediate family will be held on Saturday, June 17, at Helms Funeral Home, followed by a Celebration of Life for all family and friends of Cory at the...
Marianne Craft Norton
May 29, 2023
Marianne Craft Norton age 92 of Decorah, IA passed away on Monday, May 29, 2023, at Barthell O.E.S Home in Decorah. Marianne Craft Norton was born March 14, 1931, in Hudson, Iowa, the daughter of Margaret Brandhorst Craft and Vaughn Craft. She graduated from Hudson High School, and then attended the University of Iowa, where she graduated in 1952 with...
Denis Tweten
May 29, 2023
Denis Tweten, age 66, of Decorah, IA passed into eternity on Monday, May 29, 2023, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Rochester, MN. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, June 2, 2023, at Decorah Lutheran Church, 309 Winnebago Street, Decorah, IA with Rev. Randy Kittelson presiding. Burial will be in the Locust Cemetery, rural Decorah. Visitation will...
Henry Langreck
May 27, 2023
Henry Langreck age 59, of St Lucas, IA died on Saturday, May 27, 2023, at Gundersen Health System in La Crosse, WI. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, June 6, 2023, at the St. Luke’s Catholic Church at 215 East Main St. St. Lucas, IA with Rev. Nick Radloff presiding. Burial will be in the St. Luke’s...
Lowell Erdman
May 26, 2023
Lowell Erdman, age 96, of Decorah, IA died on Friday, May 26, 2023, at Evans Memorial Home in Cresco. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, June 6, 2023, at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Decorah with Rev. Amy Zalk Larson presiding. Burial will be in the Phelps Cemetery followed by a luncheon at Church. Visitation will...
Thomas Lynch
May 25, 2023
Thomas Francis Lynch, 85, of Decorah, Iowa, died on May 25, 2023. There will be no formal services for Thomas. Burial will be at a later date in Grand Marais, Minnesota. Donations in his memory can be made to Historic Cook County, the Brazos Valley Museum of Natural History, or the Center for the Study of First Americans at Texas...
Anita Busta
May 18, 2023
Anita Busta, age 94, of Fort Atkinson, IA died on Thursday, May 18, 2023, after only 5 days at Aase Haugen Senior Services in Decorah, IA. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 12:00 p.m. on Friday, May 26, 2023, at the St. John’s Catholic Church in Ft. Atkinson, IA. Burial will be in the church cemetery with Father...
Michael Hilligas
May 17, 2023
Michael Cloyd Hilligas, 72, of Calmar, passed away on Wednesday, May 17, 2023. He was born in lowa City, IA on November 18, 1950, to the late Charles Jr. and Betty Jean (Griffin) Hilligas. Michael's childhood was spent in Brooklyn, IA. where he was raised by his grandparents, the late Charles Sr, and Helen Hilligas. When he was 17, he...
Agnes Soukup
May 14, 2023
Agnes Frances (Kriener) Soukup, 90, passed away peacefully in her sleep, May 14, 2023, at Accura Nursing Home in Cresco, IA. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, May 19, 2023, at the St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church in Spillville, IA. Burial will be in the church cemetery with Father Henry Huber presiding. Visitation will be...
Patti Bielefeld
May 11, 2023
Patti Bielefeld, age 69, of Decorah, IA, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 11, 2023, at her home in Decorah. Mass of Christian burial will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, May 19, 2023, at St. Benedict Catholic Church in Decorah with Rev. Donald Hertges presiding. Burial will be in the St. John’s Cemetery in Fort Atkinson, IA. Visitation...
Sue Anderson
May 11, 2023
Sue Ann Anderson, 82, of Decorah, IA died Thursday May 11, 2023, at Barthell Eastern Star surrounded by her family. As per her wishes, she will be cremated, and a private burial with her family will be scheduled at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Department of Hospice cares at Winneshiek Medical Center....
Betty Jean Nelson
May 10, 2023
Betty Jean Nelson, age 95, died Wednesday May 10, 2023, at the Aase Haugen Home in Decorah, IA. There will be no formal services. Betty Jean was born August 31, 1927, in Colby, Wisconsin to her parents Harry and Ethel Bender. She attended and graduated from Colby Union High School. Betty Jean went on to graduate from State Teachers College...
Sheila Sexton
May 8, 2023
Sheila D. Sexton, age 67, died unexpectedly Monday May 8th, 2023, at her home in rural Decorah, Iowa. There will be no formal services. In Lieu of Flowers memorials may be sent to Plymouth Rock/St. Agnes Cemetery - 37699 State Line Rd. Mabel MN, 55954 Sheila Diane Sexton was born May 30, 1955, the daughter of Parnell & Betty (Kohlila)...
Alyce Bartelt
May 7, 2023
Alyce Bartelt age 94 of Calmar, IA, passed away on Sunday, May 7, 2023 at her home in Calmar surrounded by her family. A family graveside service will be held later this summer. Full obituary to follow.
Shirley Steggall
May 5, 2023
Shirley Steggall age 83 of Decorah, IA, passed away on Friday, May 5, 2023, at Wellington Place in Decorah. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, May 15, 2023, at Calmar Lutheran Church with Rev. Daryl Thompson officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Visitation will be from 2:00-5:00 p.m. on Sunday, May 14, 2023, at...
James A. Meyer
May 4, 2023
James Anthony Meyer age 78, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 4, 2023 at his farm in Fort Atkinson, Iowa. Mass of Christian burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, May 8, 2023, at St. John’s Catholic Church in Fort Atkinson with Rev. Nick Radloff presiding. Burial will be in the St. John’s cemetery with full military rites....
Donald Einck
May 3, 2023
Donald Einck age 74, of Decorah, IA, passed away on Wednesday, May 3, 2023, at his home outside of Decorah. Per Don's wishes, a private family funeral will be held at the Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery in Preston, MN on Tuesday, May 9, 2023. A Celebration of Life will be from 2:00-5:00 on Sunday, May 7th at the VFW in...
Gerald Kroshus
May 2, 2023
Gerald Kroshus, age 80, of Decorah, IA passed away on Tuesday, May 2, 2023, at his home in Decorah. Funeral Services will be at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, May 8, 2023, at Big Canoe Lutheran Church, 1381 Big Canoe Road, rural Decorah with Rev. David Werges presiding. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Visitation will be from 2:00 until...
Lorna Gipp
May 1, 2023
Lorna Gipp, age 69 of Eden Prairie, Minnesota (formerly of Decorah) passed away unexpectedly at her home in Eden Prairie. Services for Lorna will be held at Washington Prairie Lutheran Church at 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday, May 23, 2023, with Dr. Jennifer Edinger presiding. Burial will take place in the church cemetery. Family and friends are welcome to gather for...
Robert Allen Ryan
Apr 11, 2023
Robert Allen Ryan age 62, from rural Cresco, IA passed away on Tuesday, April 11, 2023, at his home at the Plymouth Rock (St. Agnes Church) Parsonage. There will be no formal services for Robert. Burial will be at a later date. Memorials may be sent to his family at: 10513 South Branch Rd, Lime Springs, IA 52155. Robert Ryan...
